The Bell and
Dorje are important ritual objects of Tibetan Buddhism. The detail of these
cast metal implements is aesthetically pleasing and every aspect of their form is rich
with symbolic meaning. The dorje represents the male
principle of skillful means, and the bell represents the female aspect of supreme wisdom. Their union is the recurring metaphor
for enlightenment. During ritual use the left hand rings the bell and the dorje is held
in the right hand.